I tend to write most often about issues that live within the four walls of a family. Sometimes, I focus even more specifically on the four walls of the reader’s head. I like to think that’s helpful to people. But I also know that sometimes you have to take a step back and look at […]
I think personal legacy is something most people contemplate at some point in their lives. How do I want to be remembered? What piece of me do I want to live on after I’m gone? These questions become even more focused when one becomes a parent. Will my children continue to live by the values […]
So, what is the most important lesson your dad has taught you? The question ripped through me like a rusted blade, though not for the reasons you might think. It wasn’t because I had no answer, but rather because I wasn’t sure which of his many lessons to choose. I didn’t know which one lesson […]
In my last post I wrote about why I think it’s important to know where you and your family are going in life. Near the end of that post I suggested that defining success and then basing all your decisions on reaching that outcome is ideal: Ask yourself what a successful day/week/year/lifetime looks like for […]
One of the most enjoyable things about being a dad is the opportunity to watch my favorite kid’s movies again. The nostalgic feeling is nice. But, as an adult, I’m also able to watch them through an entirely different lens. I appreciate the story more than when I was as a little boy. It’s a […]
“And time creeps by, taunting those who did not live.” – Jeff Goins, The Art of Work Think of a dream you have for your life. One you’ve had for a number of years but have yet to begin pursuing. Why haven’t you started? I’ve noticed in my own life that it’s often harder to […]